I figured I should introduce myself as I've been lurking around here for hours!

After wishing for something to work for my whole life, I'm excited to finally be on the short list for my lap band. I was approved in Jan and have a date for surgery of April 27th.

Here's my life story in abridged: Chubby kid, skinny teenager, baby #1 gained 50lbs, diagnosed with PCOS, second baby 14 yrs later, gained 50lbs (then went on to gain 25 more pounds in my first year post partum and while nursing - what is that all about?). Tried everything...been there done that.

My mom had gastric bypass about 2 yrs ago and has lost almost 100lbs and is off all of her diabetes and hypertension meds. Ok...my turn. I can't wait!

Hi, Shelly!

Congratulations on your surgery date! Welcome to LBT. I hope you will find lots of helpful information and friendly people to encourage your progress. So far, I have!

I wish you lots of success!

Well, this is all very new to me, so I hope I am doing this right. I have been sitting and reading for the last 3 hours.

I have been overweight my entire life. I was/am always bigger than my friends. I could never share any clothes, which was very depressing. I am so ready for a thinner and healthier me. I went to my first support group on February 23rd and my initial doctors appt was on March 4th. I also did the nutrition class and pysch appt on same day. Because I am a self pay I was able to schedule my surgery right away. I will be banded on March 24th. I very excited and getting nervous at the same time. I am very relieved that I have actually read that some people haven't had any problems. I am planning on going back to work on March 30th. Praying that all goes well. My surgeon is Dr. Hougen in Victoria, Texas. I will say I am a little nervous that I did not get the surgeon that I requested but they claim this guy knows what he is doing. Scarey!!! I suppose that is my story in a nutshell. Oh, I do go to the doctor on Friday, 20th for pre-op. I guess they will tell me if I need to go on liquid diet prior to surgery. I can't figure out how to add the ticker.

welcome to lbt.........you will love it here

Any suggestions how to make first few post op days as easy as possible, from your experience?